Tuition & net price

How much does Massachusetts Institute of Technology cost?

Published tuition is $62,396, with a full cost of attendance of $82,730 a year. After aid, families pay between −$2,533 and $48,479 depending on income.

Tuition$62,396before aid
Cost of attendance$82,730tuition + living
Lowest net price−$2,533families under $30k
Highest net price$48,479families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 −$2,533 fully covered
$30,001–$48,000 $93 0%
$48,001–$75,000 $1,480 2%
$75,001–$110,000 $11,555 14%
Over $110,000 $48,479 59%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
19%
Take federal loans
7%
Typical repayment
$157/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Massachusetts.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Harvard University $61,676 $61,676 $85,540 $8,697
Bentley University $61,000 $61,000 $79,548 $21,196
Worcester Polytechnic Institute $60,965 $60,965 $78,679 $24,018
College of the Holy Cross $64,500 $64,500 $80,334 $14,343
Smith College $65,178 $65,178 $86,030 $1,363
Hampshire College $58,896 $58,896 $74,195 $13,749

Massachusetts Institute of Technology costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Published tuition is $62,396 a year before aid.
What does Massachusetts Institute of Technology actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net −$2,533 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $48,479. A negative figure means aid exceeds the cost of attendance — the university pays more than the bill.
What is the total cost of attendance at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
$82,730 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Massachusetts Institute of Technology worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $143,372 ten years after starting, against $14,768 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.